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New Access to Energy: Midwest and Global Industry Impacts
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Last Updated: 06/10/2013

New Access to Energy: Midwest and Global Industry Impacts

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Enhanced recovery of natural gas and other fuels from shale rock may significantly change relationships among industries, regions and nations. This conference will focus primarily on shifting markets, development opportunities and economic impacts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Attendance

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Speakers

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04/08/13
2:30 PM
Registration
3:05 PM
Conference Introduction, Welcome and Overview

Dan Sullivan,  Senior Vice President,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Bill Testa,  Vice President and Director of Regional Research,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

3:15 PM
Overview of Energy Upheaval: Macro-economic and Market Implications

Moderator

Don Hanson,  Argonne National Lab

Panelists

  • Energy Market Upheaval: The Shale Revolution

Ben Schlesinger,  Benjamin Schlesinger and Associates

Doug Meade,  INFORUM Inter-industry Forecasting, University of Maryland (Presentation Not Available)

4:30 PM
Production from Shale Rock, U.S. Regional Economic Impacts and Issues

Moderator

Bill Testa,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Panelists

  • Regional Economic Impacts

Mark Partridge,  Ohio State University

  • Assessing Impacts in Michigan through an Interdisciplinary Lens

John Callewaert,  Graham Institute, University of Michigan

5:30 PM
Reception and Remarks
  • Michigan Energy Strategy

John D. Quackenbush,  Chairman,  Michigan Public Service Commission

7:00 PM
Adjourn
04/09/13
8:00 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM
Manufacturing and Re-shoring

Moderator

Bill Testa,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Panelists

  • Chemical Industry Implications and North America

Jim Fitterling,  Dow

  • Re-location and Investments of Production Facilities

Martha Gilchrist Moore,  American Chemistry Council

  • Natural Gas and the Michigan/Midwest Supply Chain

Dan Radomski,  NextEnergy

10:15 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Developments in the Freight Transportation Sector

Moderator

Paul Traub,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

  • Overview of Medium and Heavy Duty Trucking Industry and Fuel Strategies

Ken Vieth,  ACT Research Company

  • Will Natural Gas Change the Long-haul Transportation Model?

Jeff Shefchik,  Paper Transport Inc.

  • What Role will Natural Gas Play in the Development of the Trucks of the Future?

Robert Carrick,  Daimler Trucks N.A.

  • Availability of LNG/CNG and Infrastructure Needs

David Jaskolski,  Pivotol LNG, an ALG Resources Company

12:30 PM
Lunch
 
 
A Conversation about Re-shoring of Manufacturing

Moderator

Bill Testa,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Speaker

  • Made in America Again... The Coming U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

Justin Rose,  Boston Consulting Group

Respondents

  • The Auto Suppliers’ Perspective: Don’t Count Out North America

David Andrea,  Original Equipment Suppliers Association

  • Sourcing Trends in the Auto Industry

Thomas Klier,  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

2:00 PM
Adjourn

Hotel and Area Information

Double Tree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby

252 W Lafayette Blvd

Detroit,  MI  48226

(800) 445-8667

Website

Hotel rate: $129.00

Cutoff date for Rate: 03/17/2013

 

Once the iconic Fort Shelby hotel, the restored historical building features a welcoming modern interior and all-suite accommodation in the heart of the city. Our friendly shuttle drivers will be delighted to take you to downtown Detroit attractions.

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Event Information
Date
04/08/13 - 04/09/13
Registration Deadline
Monday, April 8, 2013
Location

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Detroit Branch
1600 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207-1063

Fee:
$50
Event Contact
Katherine Nelson
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